About Albert Devèze
Lived 1881 – 1959 (aged 78). Albert Devèze was a Belgian politician and lawyer.
Albert Joseph Charles Devèze (; 6 June 1881 – 28 November 1959) was a Belgian liberal politician and minister.
Biography Devèze was a doctor in law and a lawyer. A member of the Liberal Party, he was a municipality council member in Schaerbeek and in Ixelles and a member of parliament for the district of Brussels (1912–1939 and 1946–1958) and for the district of Verviers (1939–1946). Devèze was President of the Liberal Party in 1927–1932 and minister of defense (1920–1923, 1932–1936 and 1949–1950), vice prime-minister (1949–1950), minister of interior (1939–1940) and of economy (1946). In 1930, he became minister of state.
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Who was Albert Devèze?
Belgian politician (1881-1959)
When was Albert Devèze born?
Albert Devèze was born on 6 June 1881 in Ypres.
When did Albert Devèze die?
Albert Devèze died on 28 November 1959 in Brussels-Capital Region.
What was Albert Devèze's occupation?
Albert Devèze was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Albert Devèze?
Albert Devèze was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Devèze. https://biography.guide/albert-deveze/
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